TradeStart is a national network of export assistance offices, partnerships between Austrade and a range of local private and public sector organisations throughout Australia. TradeStart is an integral part of Austrade's domestic network.

Austrade and TradeStart offer a package of free services through the New Exporter Development Program (NEDP) which is designed to assist small and medium sized Australian companies develop their business overseas and make their first export sale.

The NEDP gives Australian businesses the best possible start to exporting, by providing a wide range of free services to new exporters including advice and information about getting into exporting, export coaching and assistance on the ground in foreign markets.

Support for potential exporters is available through the Murraylands Regional Development Board's Export Advisor.

The New Exporter Development Program is designed for small and medium sized Australian businesses that are new to, or have limited experience in exporting. The program helps eligible businesses develop the skills and knowledge required to seek out and be ready for export opportunities.

Delivered by Austrade and TradeStart, the program gives participants the best possible start to exporting by providing valuable advice and information, tailored export coaching and assistance on the ground in selected overseas markets.

The MRDB's Export Advisor can assist your business through the process of exporting for the first time.  There are numerous coaching modules which can be used, all designed to increase your understanding and confidence of exporting.

If you would like more information about this program, please contact the Export Advisor at the MRDB or click on the link to go to the Austrade website.